Compare Visio and Xmind 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free 1 Users Per Year
Visio
Star Rating
(675)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 3 pricing plansXmind
Star Rating
(264)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Xmind excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive design and powerful features. One user mentioned how it helps them structure complex ideas into clear mind maps, making it a favorite for brainstorming and daily planning.
- Users say that Visio stands out for its extensive range of templates and customization options, particularly for creating professional diagrams. Reviewers highlighted its seamless integration with Microsoft 365, which enhances productivity and makes it easy to create flowcharts and organizational charts.
- According to verified reviews, Xmind offers a free entry-level option, making it highly accessible for small businesses and individual users. This affordability is a significant advantage for those looking to manage their ideas without a financial commitment.
- Reviewers mention that while Xmind has a higher ease of setup and administration, Visio's setup process is still straightforward, though slightly more complex. Users appreciate Xmind's quick onboarding, which allows them to start creating mind maps almost immediately.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Visio's collaborative editing features are robust, making it suitable for team environments. Users noted that it allows for easy sharing and editing of diagrams, which is essential for collaborative projects.
- Users report that both products have strong support, but Xmind slightly edges out with a higher quality of support rating. Reviewers have expressed satisfaction with the assistance they receive, particularly when navigating the software's features and functionalities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Visio
Free
$0.00
A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Great for viewing diagrams and minor editing
- Coauthor, edit, add comments, and share diagrams in real time via the Visio web app or Microsoft Teams
- Access dozens of templates and sample diagrams to create: Business diagrams, General flowcharts, Basic organization charts Infographic timelines
Xmind
Xmind Free Plan
Free
1 Users Per Year
Perfect for most users to start and enjoy their mind mapping journey.
Ideal for most users to have a smooth and inspiring mind mapping experience.
- 10 Credits for Trial
- 3-Day Version History
- Unlimited Topics & Maps
Free Trial
Visio
Free Trial is available
Xmind
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
587
8.6
122
Ease of Use
8.2
593
8.9
124
Ease of Setup
8.7
127
9.1
92
Ease of Admin
8.1
107
9.1
23
Quality of Support
8.0
376
8.1
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
95
8.5
24
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
577
8.1
119
Features by Category
Communication
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Content Management
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
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Logistics
8.4
114
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
Editing & Design
9.1
143
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.6
137
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Org Chart
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Communication Tools
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Integrations
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Software Offering
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Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
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Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
10.0
5
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
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Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
7.8
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.3
5
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Collaboration Tools
8.6
6
8.1
36
7.8
6
8.2
36
8.9
6
9.0
35
Visual Tools
9.4
6
8.4
55
9.4
6
8.3
34
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
Mind Map Availability
9.4
6
8.5
36
9.7
6
7.5
30
6.7
6
8.3
39
9.2
6
9.3
54
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
6.5
18
Not enough data
8.0
20
Collaboration
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Hardware
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Security
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Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
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Platform Basics
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Visio and Xmind are categorized as Mind Mapping
Unique Categories
Visio is categorized as Org Chart, Diagramming, Collaborative Whiteboard, Visual Collaboration Platforms, and Wireframing
Xmind is categorized as Presentation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Visio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xmind
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.4%
Computer Software
5.3%
Higher Education
4.6%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
70.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.2%
Education Management
6.2%
Consulting
4.6%
Other
56.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?
4 Comments
JP
That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can...Read more
Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?
2 Comments
ES
Hello,
you can go to insert and then select online photos and type the name of the stencil you want to import. for example CISCO Stencil
regards,
ElieRead more
Is there a free version of XMind?
2 Comments
RG
There is a free trial version, but it is time-and-feature limited.Read more
Xmind has no more discussions with answers
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